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Stonework

            Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the "harder" national parks to visit.  (Well...not really.)  You can't drive to it, though.  It's one of the more expensive ones to get to for that reason.  Pretty much a monopoly on transport.  A round-trip day ticket on a ferry is about $175.

DTNP is a 2 hour ferry ride due west of Key West, Florida, about 70 miles out to sea.  It's a very small island, pretty much dominated by Fort Jefferson, which, in its time, was one of the three largest stone/mason forts in the nation.  During the 19th century, it was pretty strategically located, since boats heading to New Orleans would more than likely be floating on by.

This is also where Dr. Samuel Mudd was imprisoned for seven years following his judgment in the Lincoln assassination trial.  (He's the fellow who tried to mend Booth's broken leg.)  The phrase, "My name is mud" is not associated with him.  (I always thought it was.  Just found out...I was misled.  So perhaps my name is mud.  Look it up...)

DTNP has monthly photo contests.  It's a great place to view birds, as it's a stopover on the flyway for many of them during their migrations.

Most people come here on day trips (like I did), though it's also possible to arrange overnight camping on the island, which would be a fantastic way to see sunrise, sunset, and do some stargazing.  Honestly, I wouldn't mind going back specifically to spend the night out there.  Besides, I love nearby Key West.

Taken on: April 20, 2018

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